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reparative

[ri-par-uh-tiv] / rɪˈpær ə tɪv /




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Religious institutions, along with states and corporations that benefited from slavery, should "reckon seriously" with their histories and take part in reparative efforts, the rights group added.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

"Today, we come together in solemn solidarity to affirm truth and pursue a route to healing and reparative justice. The adoption of this resolution serves as a safeguard against forgetting," said Mahama.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

It could not rectify the loss, but it did offer a pathway to reparative justice outside of a traditional court setting.

From Slate • Aug. 11, 2024

"Few markers have been found that permit prospective isolation of endothelial cells with reparative properties in both mice and humans, making these findings exciting for future study."

From Science Daily • May 7, 2024

Then I remained perfectly quiescent and nature was not slow in her reparative work.

From The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ The Original Text of Nicolas Notovitch's 1887 Discovery by Notovitch, Nicolas




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